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Chapter III
"Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there." "The robbers possibly themselves removed it and were seeking to avenge Maternus." "Much more likely somebody was bribed to let him escape! We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution. There is no doubt he was crucified, but he was only tied, not nailed.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"Much more likely somebody was bribed to let him escape!”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."”
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading “"The robbers possibly themselves removed it and were seeking to avenge Maternus."”
a person, without saying who
From this reading “"Much more likely somebody was bribed to let him escape!”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “"The robbers possibly themselves removed it and were seeking to avenge Maternus."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."”
up to a particular time
From this reading “"Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."”
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From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
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From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The robbers possibly themselves removed it and were seeking to avenge Maternus."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
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From this reading "Much more likely somebody was bribed to let him escape!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is no doubt he was crucified, but he was only tied, not nailed.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is no doubt he was crucified, but he was only tied, not nailed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Much more likely somebody was bribed to let him escape!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Much more likely somebody was bribed to let him escape!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no doubt he was crucified, but he was only tied, not nailed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The robbers possibly themselves removed it and were seeking to avenge Maternus."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Much more likely somebody was bribed to let him escape!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Much more likely somebody was bribed to let him escape!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The robbers possibly themselves removed it and were seeking to avenge Maternus."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Much more likely somebody was bribed to let him escape!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Much more likely somebody was bribed to let him escape!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is no doubt he was crucified, but he was only tied, not nailed.
not any; not one
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is no doubt he was crucified, but he was only tied, not nailed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The robbers possibly themselves removed it and were seeking to avenge Maternus."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The robbers possibly themselves removed it and were seeking to avenge Maternus."
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading "The robbers possibly themselves removed it and were seeking to avenge Maternus."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The robbers possibly themselves removed it and were seeking to avenge Maternus."
a person, without saying who
From this reading "Much more likely somebody was bribed to let him escape!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "The robbers possibly themselves removed it and were seeking to avenge Maternus."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is no doubt he was crucified, but he was only tied, not nailed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The robbers possibly themselves removed it and were seeking to avenge Maternus."
up to a particular time
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all know Maternus was scourged, for that was done in Antioch; but they did not scourge him very badly, for fear he might die on the way to the place of execution.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The robbers possibly themselves removed it and were seeking to avenge Maternus."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, that was what the caravan folk thought, until they passed the place of execution and saw no body there."
